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Hello all: Purchased a male Boiga today probably 4.5 to 5 feet in length. I have had them before but its been a long time. I'm wondering if I can get some information as to what type of caging people are using for Mangrove's this length as well as heat gradients and humidity. I put mine in an arboreal cage with screening on the sides. He seems extremely lethargic. I'm somewhat concerned.

First you need to ditch the screen cage. Mangroves need a humid environment and you won't be able to keep any humidity in that type of cage. They are also nocturnal so he won't be moving during the day. He appears to be of a decent size/weight so he's probably in pretty good shape. If he hasn't already been I would probably worm him. Plenty of people on here keep mangs so they will probably chime in. I've delt with plenty in the past.
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John Light

I'd ditch the substrate to and go for something that's going to hold some moisture like cypress mulch or something along those lines! Ensure he has a big water bowl as well!
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John Light

glass is better and it hold humd. better then screen...screen will rub the nose on the snake more..a lots of humd..i mean lots..they need it...lots of green plants and hiding places work well for Mangroves...I do a setup with water and filter in botton of cage and lots of plants and logs in a tall tank..I have kept them for years and I have noticed that this setup works very well...